As local governments across Florida brace for steep cuts to property tax revenue if voters approve Amendment 3, Sarasota County is putting some hiring on hold.
In an internal email, County Administrator Jonathan Lewis outlined a more restrictive hiring strategy ahead of the November vote, saying that as the county prepares for potential financial impacts, “we are taking a measured approach to recruitment, with a focus on mission-critical positions.”
The county’s explanation of which jobs are affected remains unclear. Officials told Suncoast Searchlight that all vacant positions evaluated so far have been deemed “mission-critical,” but also said recruitment has been paused for many vacancies because of Amendment 3. The county did not specify which positions have been put on hold or how many are affected…